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American Wins Marathon Race at Olympias Arena
London July 25. Spectators witnessed a thrilling Olympic Marathon won by John F Hayes of the Irish American Athletic Club. He led Americans to a front rank as the field of fifty eight from four continents finished amid dramatic scenes with Longboat the Canadian Indian collapsing near the tape and Dorando aided to the finish. Officials and crowd debated the Italian runner’s final effort before Hayes crossed first in 2 hours 18 minutes 0 seconds as Hefferon and Forshaw also placed among the top finishers.
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John F. Hayes
Hayes
Joseph Forshaw
Missouri Athletic Club
A. R. Welton
Lawrence
Lewis Technina
Carlisle
W. T. Clarke
Duncan
Lord Desborough
Italy
Dorendo
Dorando
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Wea Ageln
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Ot Bia
Dia & Puch Avery
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Hefferon
Lewis Tewlala
Forshaw
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Lawson
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